Lab Rats Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Description
This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.
The successful applicant who will join our Team should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about building a productive laboratory environment with the highest standard of rigor. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to work effectively with laboratory members at different stages of training and career. Under the direction of Principal Investigator, the Lab Associate is responsible for developing and optimizing daily laboratory operations, onboarding and offboarding students and new personnel. The Laboratory work focuses on investigating molecular mechanisms of memory in rodents, particularly mice and rats. The Lab Associate will have oversight of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; implement and enforce lab and institutional policies, including safety programs and regulatory compliance (IACUC recombinant DNA, IBC); oversee animal facility and organize weekly lab meetings, including management of video conferencing when needed. Also, the Laboratory Associate will coordinate material exchange with collaborators; delegate and enforce individual responsibilities and management of research support staff; order and keep inventory of general lab supplies weekly; negotiate pricing and contracts with external vendors; assist with budget management; and centralize lab protocols and inventory of essential lab supplies/reagents. Responsible for managing the laboratory equipment, ordering, functioning, EPA, animal protocols filing and compliance and training the new personnel. Participate in research projects that will be focusing on molecular mechanisms of memory consolidation and reconsolidation in rats.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $58,656 - $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent plus three years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience organizing and implementing disparate workflows to meet organizational schedules and requirements
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with rodent colonies and animal work

Application Instructions
Please submit a CV & cover letter.